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    • AnesthetistA
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      Silly question but the Ortleib bags fare well as checked luggage? Since Rimowa has gone to shite I’ve been looking for an alternative checkable piece.

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      • GilesG
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        I love them.  I like the fact that the Duffels and derivatives are one compartment, it means I can get a load of big stuff in easily.  They are essentially soft, so they will not protect the contents as well as a Rimowa.  But having said that, I use them for carting large amounts of fishing tackle and diving equipment about, not had any internal damage. We have about 9 of them, going up to 140litres, we use them for transporting large amounts of Iron Heart from show to show or for store-meets.  The only one that I have managed to damage yet, is the Duffel 110 I buggered up in Madagascar, but they gave me a new one, so I'm not that bothered.

        Just be aware, the 140litre ones often get treated as oversized luggage.

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • ChapC
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          @Giles:

          In the cars defence, I'm not sure that keeping water out was top of the design criteria…..

          No… that's for sure. Created to have fun driving on lovely country roads. Who needs a waterproof car if you have Barbour Jackets...

          God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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          • GilesG
            Giles
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            @Giles:

            I'm currently trying not to order a big-zip or a rack-pack…..

            I failed…...

            Ordered:

            It will be so useful for carting lots of diving equipment Iron Heart gear about

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            • mclaincauseyM
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              Agree with G. I don't personally use hardshells or luggage that is excessively compartmentalized (yes, I know those are often diametrically opposed), because I can use hard "packing cubes" if I am carrying something fragile and prefer the option of being able to squeeze something into a tight space as needed. For all practical purposes I ususally have whatever fragile stuff is with me in my small carryon backpack (the place where I do value compartmentalization and organization) anyway. The compartments I do value in luggage are places for shoes and suits.

              The one thing I do like about hardshell pieces is their light weight.

              Think it, be it.

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              • AnesthetistA
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                I like options. We have a Rimowa travel sport trunk and three carryons. I also have the SDR traveller dyneema dufflle, and a weekender by Mismo. I would have liked another wheeled Rimowa but if the Ortleib pieces are bullet proof as they sound, we’ll be buying. I also love Redoxx but the slick fabric of the Ortleibs looks really nice.

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                • S
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                  Ortlieb's is used by lots of cycling couriers down this way for it's bullet-proofness and no need to look after. Gets my vote there.

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                  • GilesG
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                    Everything we need for diving for the two of us (except weights and tanks) fits easily….

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    • ChapC
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                      I have a duffle rs 110… these are super versatile bags to travel with. Easy with the wheels at train stations, airports.... and can be carried as a rucksack in more adverse conditions (hmmm... correct term?) and then of course waterproof

                      God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                      • GilesG
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                        Adverse works….

                        The wheels are actually a little oversized, so they are pretty good on rougher terrain....

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • AdamJA
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                          The quest to own every Ortlieb bag goes on

                          The devil is in the detail..

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                          • GilesG
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                            It'll fit AJ, cheaper than buying him an airline ticket…..

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • louisboscoL
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                              @Giles:

                              It'll fit AJ, cheaper than buying him an airline ticket…..

                              leave him alone. he's only little

                              in a cockney accent

                              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                              • GraemeG
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                                Bedouin have produced the Pequod in Dyneema and leather.

                                @Cutlasshound has probably got one already. 😉

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                                • CutlasshoundC
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                                  @Graeme:

                                  Bedouin have produced the Pequod in Dyneema and leather.

                                  @Cutlasshound has probably got one already. 😉

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                                  Certainly tempted….....

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                                  I ain't got time to bleed.

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    Me too

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • GraemeG
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                                      I'd prefer the Midship in Dyneema. I suspect that it might happen.

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                                      • AnesthetistA
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                                        I’d buy the Pequod and if another bag I want falls through I just might. Still in love with my dyneema Balian [emoji3590]. Bedouin just makes such incredible stuff.

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                                        • JCMx800J
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                                          Ok People, question about Porter Yoshida bags.
                                          What is the difference between Tanker and Force Series?
                                          Thank you!

                                          Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                                          XXX

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                                          • AnesthetistA
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                                            I dont know much about the Force collection but Tanker has been their bread and butter for a long time. But, going off of a product description on END, it appears that Force may just be a ripstop fabric versus their tanker nylon? However when I look at other images, Force looks almost identical to Tanker [emoji848] Sometimes, Porter designates a differently themed product line with similar or the same fabric by a different name. Sorry I’m not much help, but any way you go with a Porter product is a win/win. Their quality is really top notch. I think it was Heddels that did an article about them and the way they train their sewing team is INSANE!

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